The braiding method has gone viral for how easy it is to do yourself.

Nadine Djuiko braids extensions into a client’s hair with one hand and answers her phone with the other, while switching between speaking French and English as she talks to staff and customers. She’s ...

To playwright Jocelyn Bioh, the African hair braiders of Harlem are icons. “They’re a large part of the economy of Harlem,” Bioh said of the Manhattan neighborhood. “Those are women-owned businesses, ...

Watch as I braid my own hair from start to finish! Follow along to see the process, tips, and tricks for creating the perfect braids on your own, no salon needed. #BraidingMyOwnHair #DIYHairstyles #Br ...

Long, short, hot pink, or natural, box braids are a classic that just won't quit. Regarding the style's recently renewed popularity, Annagjid "Kee" Taylor points to the flow of cultural shifts. "The ...

Kimberly Burke was just 10 years old when braiding came to her rescue for the first time. "I started braiding my dolls’ hair when I went into foster care," the Freeport native, now 55, recalls.